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Emsworth Liberal Democrats: Listening to and acting for the community

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

Nigel Farage’s Brexit caused the small boats crisis.

Now he's exploiting it to stir up division instead of putting forward proper solutions.

What a charlatan.

[Thomas H. 💙 @THemingford]

PIP is NOT an out of work benefit. It's not work related at all.

The clue is in the name: Personal Independence Payment - that's what PIP stands for and is for.

Everyone needs to understand this - especially the media and Labour MPs

#DisabilityBenefits

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

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Hayling Island: https://t.co/piCuz19Y1c
Leigh Park & West Leigh: https://t.co/GJHFE3Mprh
Waterlooville: https://t.co/oN90DxIebv
Instagram: @havant_libdems
Threads: @havant_libdems
Bluesky: @havantlibdems.bsky.social

Full list here: https://t.co/IeV7ygonpE

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

1/ We have made the decision to stop posting on any official Liberal Democrats accounts on X (formerly Twitter). After much careful thought, we believe that the negative aspects of the platform now outweigh any potential benefits. Our time and resources are better spent…

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

2/ engaging with people on other, more positive platforms.
You will find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.
Facebook:
Havant & St Faiths: https://t.co/UTtXn3EfVk
Bedhampton: https://t.co/ppYITfUa3j
Emsworth: https://t.co/1QRmNmfmEl

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

2/ ...and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
This is the preamble to the Liberal Democrat Constitution. It is a core part of who we are.

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

1/ What is it that makes the Liberal Democrats different?
The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community...
https://t.co/GTig1GmoEZ
#LibDems

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to remember all those who have been victims of transphobic violence.
We also reaffirm our commitment to tackling hate crimes and upholding the rights of all trans and non-binary people at home and abroad.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights

[Green Liberal Democrats 🔶 @GreenLibDems]

Labour open to relaxing electric car sales rules.

https://t.co/NBkKxRVDdr

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Customers deserve to know what sewage is being discharged into their waterways.

It's time to reform this Wild West water industry with a new regulator that has real teeth and real powers.
https://t.co/cWScm4otj3

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

"It's vital we do all we can to restore public trust in government."

@sarahjolney1 speaks on modernising Parliament and creating a more diverse and representative government.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Labour's bus fare hike will be disastrous for local communities still recovering from years of the Conservatives' economic vandalism.

The government must change course and protect the cap for bus users and commuters.

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

Labour's bus fare hike will be disastrous for local communities still recovering from years of the Conservatives' economic vandalism.

The government must change course and protect the cap for bus users and commuters.

[Britain Elects @BritainElects]

✅ Liberal Democrat HOLD

Bradwell (Milton Keynes) council by-election result:

LDEM: 56.1% (-1.2)
LAB: 16.3% (-9.8)
REF: 11.3% (+11.3)
CON: 11.2% (-5.3)
GRN: 5.0% (+5.0)

+/- 2023

Estimated turnout: ~21% (-9)

https://t.co/jUPlMqFR0A

[Britain Elects @BritainElects]

✅ Liberal Democrat HOLD

Broughton (Milton Keynes) council by-election result:

LDEM: 51.5% (-7.3)
CON: 23.8% (+0.9)
LAB: 15.9% (+0.1)
GRN: 6.1% (+6.1)
HP: 2.7% (+0.2)

+/- 2023

Estimated turnout: ~18% (-10)

https://t.co/jUPlMqFR0A

[Britain Elects @BritainElects]

❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour

Chipping Norton (West Oxfordshire) council by-election result:

LDEM: 31.3% (+22.2)
CON: 29.7% (-0.2)
LAB: 27.2% (-33.8)
GRN: 11.8% (+11.8)

+/- 2022

Estimated turnout: ~23% (-13)

https://t.co/jUPlMqFR0A

[Britain Elects @BritainElects]

❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour after transfers

Colinton / Fairmilehead (Edinburgh) council by-election result:

LDEM: 36.3% (+22.5)
CON: 19.6% (-2.8)
LAB: 19.5% (-17.5)
SNP: 10.8% (-8.3)
GRN: 5.3% (-0.7)

+/- 2022

https://t.co/jUPlMqFR0A

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

Thinking of leaving X?
You'll find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.
https://t.co/11GRQU0phH
https://t.co/Oe5NuhB3KV

[LibDems 🔶 @emsworthlibdems]

Fed up with X? You'll find both the Lib Dems and Havant Lib Dems on Bluesky.
@havantlibdems.bsky.social
https://t.co/Oe5NuhBBAt

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

You can now find us on Bluesky at ⬇️
https://t.co/IUCbxMcyaN

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

"We're calling for GP surgeries to be exempt because obviously operationally to the end user they are part of the NHS and we can't afford to lose those appointments."

@HelenMorganMP speaks on the damage the NIC increase will have on GP practices.